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QSCOMPONENTSYSTEM QS65.2 QS60.2 English Version Versión Español Sistema de altavoces componentes QS Manual del Propietario Deutsche Version QS-Komponentensystem Benutzerhandbuch Version Française Système à composants QS Manuel d’utilisation...
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Pro Tip: Looking for the next step in audio performance from your QS components? Upgrade to a KICKER IX or ZX 4-channel amplifi er for each QS component system you have installed to take full advantage of the QS’s bi-amping capabilities. With a dedicated amplifi er channel for each tweeter and each midrange driver, you’ll have a more effi...
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CONFIGURATION Before mounting and wiring the QS component system, determine which confi guration you will use for the speakers and crossover. QS Speaker ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Confi gurations Coaxial great for space-limited applications high frequencies may not be as or when separate tweeter mounting prominent | tweeter output may is not possible need to be increased at crossover...
0 dB CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION The KICKER QS crossover can be confi gured as a conventional 2-way crossover by installing the included INPUT jumper into the - MID + -TW + input terminals as shown in Fig. 2. In this confi guration, the amplifi...
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WIRING We recommend using 16 gauge (or larger) wire. The QS components are rated at 4 ohms and work with any source unit or amplifi er designed to operate at a 4 ohm load. Make sure your source unit or amplifi...
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Crossover in bi-amp confi guration Two channels per component set • At least four amplifi er channels are needed for stereo operation (only two channels are shown) - OUT TW - -MID+ -TW+ -MID+ -TW+ LEFT OUTPUT amplifi er / source unit (must have at least four channels) Crossover in bi-amp confi...
WOOFER MOUNTING The KICKER QS components are designed for free-air applications and do not require a sealed enclosure for optimum performance. It is important to isolate the sound coming from the front of the speaker from the sound radiating from the back of the speaker. This is most easily accomplished by mounting the speakers in a vehicle’s factory locations or in a location with a semi-isolated rear chamber (like the rear...
Trim the mounting nut legs at the score lines to accommodate thicker panels. tweeter fl ush ring panel mounting nut Fig. 4 Flush Mounting the Tweeter tweeter front angle ring back angle ring panel mounting nut rounded surface inset surface Fig.
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CROSSOVER MOUNTING Mount the crossover in a location that is easy to access for wiring and tweeter output level adjustment. Make sure that the crossover will not be exposed to water. The bottom of the car door is not a good location.
ACOUSTICS LIMITED WARRANTY KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase with receipt.
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